# Arijit Singh's Big Pivot: From Playback King to Filmmaker – Concerts Stay, But Bollywood Singing Takes a Backseat! Imagine the voice behind *Tum Hi Ho*, *Kesariya*, and countless soul-stirring hits suddenly trading the mic for the director's chair. That's exactly what's happening with Arijit Singh, as revealed by music arranger Vishal Shelke – the singer is shifting focus to filmmaking while keeping his electrifying concerts alive![1] Arijit Singh, with eight Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer – equaling Kishore Kumar's record – has dominated Bollywood since his breakout in 2013 with *Aashiqui 2*'s iconic *Tum Hi Ho*.[1] His career skyrocketed through hits in films like *Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani*, *Brahmāstra*, and *Laapataa Ladies*, amassing over 700 film credits across languages.[5] But now, at the peak of his fame, he's stepping back from new playback singing to chase a passion project: directing a pan-India jungle adventure film.[2][3][5] Insiders spill the details – the movie, co-written and co-produced by Arijit and his wife Koyel, stars 15-year-old Shora Siddiqui (Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter, trained in London acting) alongside names like Nawazuddin and Pankaj Tripathi. Nearly 50% is already shot, backed by Mahaveer Jain Films, Alkyduti Films, and God Bless Entertainment.[2][3][5] This isn't retirement; Arijit cited creative boredom with endless playback offers, needing space for indie music, classical roots, and this "higher calling."[3][5] He'll wrap pending tracks like *Matribhumi* for Salman Khan's *Battle of Galwan* and continue live concerts that fans crave.[4][5] Fans and peers are buzzing – from Shreya Ghoshal's support to calls of "Bollywood is incomplete without you!"[2][5] It's a bold move from the *Fame Gurukul* alum who debuted in 2011's *Murder 2*.[1][4] Will this film redefine Arijit's legacy?
Arijit Singh captivating fans live – his concerts continue amid the filmmaking pivot. (Unsplash free stock image)
Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arijit_Singh
2.https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/singer-arijit-singh-turns-film-director-50-of-movie-already-completed-3879395
3.https://thefederal.com/category/entertainment/arijit-singh-playback-singing-quitting-singer-bollywood-hindi-cinema-music-films-227500
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXloZfLFIaY
5.https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/arijit-singh-from-shreya-ghosal-to-sona-mohapatra-an-outpouring-of-support
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